Greetings, Falcoholics! On Friday the Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears both held their final practices of the week. Both teams have been fairly banged up this week, and we now know who we can and can’t expect to see out there on Sunday.
Let’s take a look!
Falcons injury report
Full
• QB Michael Penix Jr. (ribs)
• LB Kendal Daniels (Achilles)
• DE Cam Thomas (groin)
Limited
• DE Za’Darius Smith (neck) QUESTIONABLE
• LT Jake Matthews (groin)
• LB Divine Deablo (hamstring)
Did Not Practice
• CB CJ Henderson (groin) OUT
Bears injury report
Full
• DB Kyler Gordon (calf)
• QB Caleb Williams (hamstring)
Limited
• DB Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (hip) QUESTIONABLE
Did Not Practice
• LB TJ Edwards (hamstring) OUT
• LB Keyshawn Elliott (quadricep) OUT
• RB Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) OUT
• DL Dayo Odeyingbo (quadricep) OUT
On Friday, the Falcons only ruled one player out, corner C.J. Henderson, who is dealing with a groin injury. Henderson has been playing pretty well this season, and with A.J. Terrell on IR, this is surely a blow to the Falcons already thin corner group. Pass rusher Za’Darius Smith is still recovering from a neck issue he sustained against the New Orleans Saints a few weeks ago, but it’s possible he plays this week. His game designation is questionable, but he was able to log a limited practice on Friday.
Additionally, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be able to play against the Bears after leaving the Falcons previous game against the Baltimore Ravens with a rib injury.
The Bears have ruled out a several key players: linebacker’s TJ Edwards and Keyshawn Elliott, running back Kyle Monangai, and defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo. Their starting quarterback Caleb Williams will be making his return from a hamstring injury which has caused him to miss the last few games.